Abstract
This paper presents a brief history of the Native Americans of California, focusing on their struggles with colonizing Europeans and their eventual loss of land and civil rights. The paper traces the history of Native Americans in the US back to their arrival in North America from Asia. Next the author describes their settlement and cultures in North America, and California specifically. The paper highlights the arrival of Europeans to Californian, describing the Native American's subsequent loss of loss of land, culture and autonomy. Special attention is paid to the effects of reservations on the Native American population.

Outline:
California Indians
Population Decline of California Indian
Figure-1: Native California [Census 2000]
Figure-2: Native California Population [Census 2000]
Indian Plight since Columbian Period


Paper includes maps and charts.

From the Paper
"This exploitation continued well into the twentieth century and displacement of Native Indian from reserves continued with little or no compensation until the early twentieth century. The enlightened society of the twentieth century began to apply the laws which have been on the statutes for centuries to all Americans. Discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion and sex can not be legally justified anymore. This important factor now provides legal rights and new protection to Native Indians. "

Tags:California, Native, Americans, Indians, colonists, Europeans, reservations

Abstract
The paper relates that "California Government" was written by John L. Korey and was published in its 4th edition by Houghton Mifflin in 2005. The paper asserts that Korey is well-qualified to write about state government and political issues in California, for he has taught American and California government and politics for more than twenty years at California Polytechnic University, and has published dozens of academic journal articles about government and political issues at the state and national levels.

From the Paper
"California Government was written by John L. Korey and was published in its 4th edition by Houghton Mifflin in 2005. Korey is well-qualified to write about state government and political issues in California, for he has taught American and California government and politics for more than twenty years at California Polytechnic University, and has published dozens of academic journal articles about government and political issues at the state and national levels."

Tags:california, government, book

Abstract
This paper discusses the relationship between California Instruments, Inc. and the US Army. In particular, it focuses on the orders placed by the US Army to this company and how this has affected California Instrument's business and profits. The paper traces the history of the two company's relationship and the major players in the dealings. Also described is how California Instruments managed to pull together the deal, locating equipment and determining costs and prices.

From the Paper
" The person put in charge by the Army was Dave Freeburg. He was accountable for the success of this procedure in due time. The Army had chosen CI due to the fact that they had previous experience and they also possessed the equipment required to accomplish the task. On behalf of CI, Henry Davis was the person assigned to take care of the order. His main tasks were to see to the fulfillment of the design specification, to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) and to elaborate the response to RFP. In two weeks time, David succeeded to draw up a draft of the proposal. "

Tags:California, Instruments, US, Army, pricing

Abstract
This paper explores the recent uplift of the California state ban against gay marriage. The paper explains that the California State Courts ruled that this ban was in fact unconstitutional, and therefore should be dismissed. However, the paper notes that this is being threatened by the upcoming election in the form of Proposition 8. The paper argues that California voters must uphold the original court's decision.

Tags:gay, marriage, california

Abstract
This paper presents an essay that explores the concept of the California dream, as discussed in the book, "California Dreams and Realities". The essay touches upon the impact of immigration, the environment, education, economics, the entertainment industry, and the automobile industry on the California Dream.

From the Paper
"In "California Dreams and Realities", editors Sonia Maasik and Jack Solomon maintain that California is neither the sun-drenched land of glitter and glamour that many outsiders imagine when they think of the Golden State nor is it the war zone that has recently captured the national imagination. In a state where the one constant of life is change the California Dream is part myth, part reality and typically something in between for those who inhabit the Golden State. From a review of the essays in..."

Tags:Steinbeck, Fitzgerald, pollution, University of California, Hollywood, inequality, Silicon Valley, politics, corruption, water

Abstract
In this article, the writer describes two aspects of California geography: the Santa Ana winds unique to Southern California, and the diversity of the various climates found within the state due to high and low elevations and differing climates of mountains, ocean and deserts.

From the Paper
"The Santa Ana winds are unique to Southern California and as visitors and tourists have noted can cause temperatures to rise high in the winter. These hot dry winds play havoc with allergies and exacerbate wildfires but are an integral part of the ecology of Southern California as well. The Santa Ana winds occur in the fall and winter and although the winds themselves bring hot air into the Southern California region they are actually the result of ..."

Tags:geography, California, Santa Ana, climate, wildfires, allegies, desert, mountains, ocean, winds, ecology

Abstract
This paper is a personal experience creative paper written about a girl's trip to California. A section of the paper compares different areas of the trip to other areas. For instance, the Garden of the Gods is compared to other mountains. California and the Pacific Ocean are compared to the Lake Lakes around Minnesota. The paper also describes different malls and shopping places.

From the Paper
"Imagine driving from Minnesota to California. Minnesota is one of the most beautiful places to live with many outdoor activities including many old-growth forests that are at least 120 years old. Leaving my home and moving to California was quite an experience. Comparing Minnesota to California is like comparing cold to warm or rain to snow. For instance, the average annual snowfall in Minnesota varies from 36 inches in the southwest to 70 inches near Lake Superior. The trip to California was an experience that changed my views about my mother and also about what I expected California to be like. The trip formed precious memories of different locations we went through including Las Vegas, the Rocky Mountains and Costa Mesa, California. After graduating from Lapeer East High School, my mother and I prepared for our trip to California."

Tags:california, comparison, trip

Abstract
This paper looks at the causes of the California energy crisis that occurred in 2000-2001 following the deregulation of the state's electrical utilities. The paper discusses the arguments cited in favor of deregulation, what the deregulation entailed for the electrical utilities, and what this meant in terms of the major heat wave that hit in the summer of 2000. Also discussed is the flawed reasoning behind the arguments for deregulation, which ultimately caused the bankruptcy of the California electrical utilities.

From the Paper
"The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) which used to set the consumer electricity rates in the state, itself declared the system of energy regulation in California as "fragmented, outdated, arcane and unjustifiably complex," and opened the state's electricity industry to competition in December 1995. After the unanimous passing of the deregulation legislation by both houses of the state, it was signed into law by the Governor in September 1996. California thus became the first state in the U.S. to deregulate its electricity industry. The three major Californian utilities, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric are said to have spent $4.3 million on lobbyists and $1 million on political campaigns in their efforts to encourage deregulation."

Tags:electricity, prices, generating, plants, california, power, exchange, storm, rolling, blackouts

Abstract
This paper is an analysis of the California Proposition known as Proposition 187. Prop. 187 is about the status of illegal aliens in terms of health care and other social benefits. This paper is broken down into sections that provide the history of the Proposition, an analysis, a complete description and a conclusion.

Tags:California, government, history, issue, political, science

Abstract
This paper analyzes the housing market in California and discusses whether it is overvalued. The paper looks at additional costs associated with purchasing a home and concludes that housing prices in California are high and spiraling upward.

Tags:real estate, california, housing market